A collection of five maps and three charts describing land owned by Jonah Horry in South Carolina. The first four maps were drawn from surveys made by John Goddard in 1793; the last map was drawn from a survey made by John Horry Dent in 1836.
Map of the Charleston peninsula featuring points of interest. Cover title: Map of Charleston, South Carolina with historic landmarks. Blue and gray historical series, booklet no. 1. Published by Wil-Tuc Advertising Agency. Map measures 21” x 6.25” folded to create 13 pages measuring 6.25” x 3.5.
These five maps of the Waccamaw River in Horry County, S.C., show the river from Conway to Bull Creek. The surveys, dated November 1903, were performed under the direction of Captain G. P. Howell, Corps of Engineers U.S.A., and Reid Whitford, U.S. Assistant Engineer. The surveyor was William H. Johnstone.
True copy of Peter Sinkler plat contains 310 acres in Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties] bounding northwest on land of Isaac Porcher and Rene Pyre, southeast on land of Robert Taylor and Rene Ravenel, and northwest on Santee River. Names associated with this plat are Peter Sinkler, Robert Taylor, Ephraim Mitchell, Rene Pyre, Isaac Porcher, Rene Ravenel, John Brernon, and Henry Mowlon. Notable geographic locations include St. James Parish, the Santee River and Craven County.
Copy of a plan of lots No.1-7, 9-11 on Cumberland Street in Charleston, Ward No.3. Indicates some buildings including a brick stable at No. 9 and DeBorr’s house and lot. “Lands of Mr. Edwards" is written above the lots. Names associated with this plat include De Borr, Edwards, and Charles Parker. Notable geographic locations include Church Street, Corr Alley or Philadelphia Street, Cumberland Street, and Ward Number 3.
Office copy of a survey of 31 acres of land for Dr. R. H. Martin in Berkeley County. Notable geographic locations include Wappoo Road and Mill Tract. Names associated with this plat are R.H. Martin, G.G. DuPont, and W.B. Guerard.
876 acres of land west of Murray Road in St. John's Parish. Names associated with this plat are Chas Johnston, Ben Castell, William Simpson, Verth, and J.G. Wiare. Notable geographic locations include Wadboo Barony.
Copy of a plan of 195 acres of land near the Cooper River including dams, a house, marsh and saw pit. Names associated with this plat include Mary Rupell, Robertson, Atkin, Dr. Brabangs, Withers, Jenson, Lanue and G. Arch.
1100 acres of land belonging to Thomas Woodward on the east and west side of Fish Pond Creek known as Ashepoo River. Names associated with this plat are Thomas Woodward, Elizabeth Woodward, James St. John, Billinger, and Blaky, and William. Notable geographic locations include Ashepoo River and Fish Pond Creek.
Copy of a plat of 355 Acres of land in Berkeley County near the West side of Cooper River, shows surrounding properties, doesn’t include land type or detailed notations. Names associated with this plat are Edward Keating, William Kimlough, Buvet, Matthew Beard, Colonel Chicken, Chapennoun Elliott, Robert Daniell, Longrove Thomas, Edward Keyting, Andrew Allens, William Gibbons, James Kenloch, William Adams, Allen Anderson, William Gibbons, Matthew Benson, Thomas Smith, John Vecandge [?], Francis Ternandol, and Allen Andrew. Notable geographic locations include St. James Parish, Goose Creek, Cooper River, and Berkeley County.
Plat of 19 acres in St. Andrew’s Parish. A corn field is noted as is a public road along with the neighboring property owners. Little other detail. Names associated with this plat are James C. Perry, Cook, Sault, Benjamin, F.R.N. [?] Smith, Dinzhals [?], S. Charles, and Cattell.
Small description of a 264 acre land, near Wappoo Creek, including land description. Names associated with this plat are John Schnerlie, Thomas S. Jones, and Edwin R. Dorrill. Notable geographic locations include the Ashley River, Wappoo Creek, Ashley Bridge Ferry Road, and Charleston District.
Lands of Paul Guerard called “The Hut," shows a public road and creeks, includes measurements. Names associated with this plat are Parker, W.B. Guerard, William Blacklock, Micah Jenkins, Thomas Humscoube, and Paul C. Grimball.
Plat of 500 acres in Colleton County. Very little detail included. Names associated with this plat are Alexander French, Thomas Clifford, Bettison, Francis Young, George Hunter, and John Bartys.
Farm of 54 across for sale by Rutherford, individual plots lettered A-S. Names associated with this plat are Birkman, Rutledge Phokes, Fitch, Kinsman and Rutherford. Notable geographic locations include Broad Street and Dorchester Road.
Plat of land which includes a marsh and creeks, very little other detail. Names associated with this plat are Purcell, Thomas Rose, John Blade, and E. Rivers. Notable geographic locations include Tiger Swamp.
82 Acre plat of land, shows some trees with minimal notation. Names associated with this plat are John Green and Anthony Mitchell. Notable geographic locations include Waccamaw Neck.
Plat of 237 acres belonging to Rob Reeves Gibbes. Detailed marsh and high land along with the location and outline of a house. Names associated with this plat are Robert Reeve Gibbes, Nathaniel Heyward, John Gibbes, Thomas Gibbes, and Lewis Gibbes. Notable geographic locations include the Combahee River, Tupelo Swamp, and Charleston District.
Plat of 500 acres belonging to George Mitchell in Colleton County near the Edisto River. Includes the outline of the property and the location of trees on the property line. Names associated with this plat are George Mitchell, Job Howe, and James Moore. Notable geographic locations include the Edisto River, Colleton County and St. Bartholomew's Parish.
